Nebraska State Food Safety Requirement Summary

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Jurisdiction	Nebraska

Servsafe approval	ServSafe is a recognized program throughout the state (Print, CD-ROM, on-line exam with proctor)

Certification Fee	Fees

Instructor Requirements	Registered ServSafe Instructor

Code requirement	Voluntary at the state level. Local health departments may mandate certification. The Nebraska Food Code requires that a person in charge be present during all hours of operation. The person in charge at a restaurant must be able to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness protection. Passing a food safety manager certification exam is one way to meet the demonstration of knowledge requirement.

Hours of Instruction	Hours of instruction may vary per jurisdiction

Certification Renewal	Every 3 years

Miscellaneous	The NE Restaurant Association operates the Nebraska Food Safety First training program, a 3-tiered program that addresses sanitation at all levels, including management, supervisory, preparation and wait staff. Restaurants that complete the program receive a state certificate.

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